Decoding the Code: Finding the Pattern for GENERATOR

This is a classic coding-decoding question where we need to identify the pattern or rule used to convert one word into another. We are given two examples of words and their corresponding codes in a certain code language. By analyzing these examples, we can figure out the logic and then apply it to the target word 'GENERATOR'.

Analyzing the Given Code Language Examples

We have two examples:

• 'ORGAN' is coded as 'QWDLC'
• 'OPERATE' is coded as 'QBXWLSX'

Let's look at the letters in the original words and their corresponding letters in the coded words position by position:

Analyzing ORGAN → QWDLC

Analyzing OPERATE → QBXWLSX

Identifying the Letter Mapping Rules

By comparing the original letters to their coded counterparts in both examples, we can deduce the coding rule for each letter that appears:

• The letter 'O' is coded as 'Q' in both 'ORGAN' and 'OPERATE'. (O → Q)
• The letter 'R' is coded as 'W' in both 'ORGAN' and 'OPERATE'. (R → W)
• The letter 'A' is coded as 'L' in both 'ORGAN' and 'OPERATE'. (A → L)
• The letter 'E' is coded as 'X' (appears twice in 'OPERATE'). (E → X)
• From 'ORGAN', 'G' is coded as 'D'. (G → D)
• From 'ORGAN', 'N' is coded as 'C'. (N → C)
• From 'OPERATE', 'P' is coded as 'B'. (P → B)
• From 'OPERATE', 'T' is coded as 'S'. (T → S)

It seems the coding rule is a direct substitution for each specific letter, regardless of its position in the word.

Applying the Code to GENERATOR

Now we apply the identified mapping rules to the word 'GENERATOR', letter by letter:

• G → D
• E → X
• N → C
• E → X
• R → W
• A → L
• T → S
• O → Q
• R → W

Combining these coded letters in order gives us the code for 'GENERATOR': DXCXWLSQW.

Comparing with Options

Let's compare our derived code 'DXCXWLSQW' with the given options:

1. DXCXWQLSW
2. DXCXWLSQW
3. DXCXLWSQW
4. DXCXSWLQW

Our derived code matches Option 2.

Revision Table: Key Mappings

Additional Information: Coding Decoding Concepts

Coding and decoding questions test your ability to identify patterns and rules in a given code language. These patterns can be based on various principles:

• Letter Shifting: Each letter is shifted a fixed number of positions forward or backward in the alphabet (e.g., A → C is a +2 shift).
• Reverse Alphabetical Order: Letters are mapped to their counterparts from the opposite end of the alphabet (e.g., A → Z, B → Y).
• Position-Based Coding: The code for a letter depends on its position within the word.
• Specific Letter Substitution: As seen in this problem, each letter is replaced by a specific, fixed different letter.
• Mixed Logic: A combination of the above rules might be used.

To solve such problems, always carefully analyze the examples provided, look for consistent patterns, and apply the identified rule to the new word.